Current educational reform calls for increased integration between science and mathematics to overcome the shortcomings in students' quantitative skills. Data Nuggets (free online resource, http://datanuggets.org) are worksheets that bring data into the classroom, repeatedly guiding students through the scientific method and making claims…

The release of A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (NRC, 2012) provides the basis for the next generation of science standards. This article first describes that foundation for the life sciences; it then presents a draft standard for natural selection and evolution. Finally, there is a…

It is important for students to be exposed to the concept of osmotic pressure. Understanding this concept lays the foundation for deeper discussions that lead to more theoretical aspects of water movement associated with the concepts of free energy, water potential, osmotic potential, pressure potential, and osmotic adjustment. The concept of…

Briefly explains Piaget's theory of intellectual development and its implications for teachers. (LS)

Illustrates the approach of using viewable computer programs to simulate ecological processes. Gives a detailed example dealing with population dynamics. (LS)

Suggests that science teachers provide the student with materials in abundance that are appropriate to his stage of cognition. (LS)

Suggests that insects be studied because they are linked to man's well-being and because of their own intrinsic worth. (LS)

Presents a discussion of the problem of the decline in science achievement of students as it relates to the reluctance of teachers to adopt innovative teaching techniques and take advantage of the results of research. (BB)

Discusses what constitutes a good sex education program. (BB)

In this essay teaching science to both cerebral hemispheres is advocated. Some of the literature supporting this point of view is discussed and a fantasy imagination exercise is also included. (MR)

Urban school districts are discovering city parks as a place for students to learn about their environment through biological investigation. Outlined are some of the activities that are appropriate for students of various grade levels working in a park setting. (MA)

Discusses the changing function of the modern zoo from its merely recreational role to its newly emerging role as preserver of species, educator, and center for research. Describes the San Diego Zoo as the model for the modern zoo and provides tips for planning field trips to a zoo. (JM)

Discusses current uses of microcomputers in schools. Also provides a rationale for educational computing based on economics, computer literacy, and equality of opportunity needs. Needs of educators, fears of educational computing, computer literacy in science education, and training science teachers to use computers are also discussed. (JN)

Describes a computer program which allows the user to establish and maintain a file of up to 1,000 items. Items are stored alphabetically and may be searched. Copy of the program for Apple II Plus (DOS 3.3) may be obtained by contacting the author. (JN)

A possible solution for classroom plant growth where space and time are minimal. Care and plant propagation are discussed. Several experiments in which bryophyllum can be successfully used are described. (EB)